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Happy Thanksgiving!
As the holidays draw near, we are reminded of the people and things we are most thankful. At the chamber we are most thankful for the business relationships that are built among our members and volunteers. You make us a better and stronger chamber, thank you!
Members, you will be receiving the 2015 Member Investment Renewal Invoice this week. It is important for you to have the invoice paid by December 31st in order to have your business/organization listed in the 2015 Chamber Directory. Please refer to the advertising rate sheet located in the Chamber Events part of this e-newsletter.
Connecting Commerce, 
Katy Engels
Executive Director
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The Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes the following new members:
His and Hairs Inc
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Thank you to everyone who attended our October Power Lunch at the Cotton Exchange.
Our November Power Breakfast will be held on Thursday, November 13th. The breakfast will be held at the White Fox Den II and Town of Waterford Police Department Chief of Police, Tom Ditscheit, will be our speaker. He will discuss how to protect your business and employees and heroin's impact on business and the community.
The Jingle Mingle
The December Power Lunch will be held on Thursday, December 11th. The lunch will be held at the Waterford Public Library and be catered by Rivermoor Golf Club. Library Director, Pam Belden will speak on the library's online business resources and Ancestry.com. This Power Lunch has a holiday theme!
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Thank you to all who attended our October Business After Five hosted by Educator's Credit Union. There was great food, new faces, and a lot of networking!
DECEMBER BUSINESS AFTER 5
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Chamber Events
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Thank You Fall Harvest Fest Volunteers and Sponsors
Regional Connections
Regional Connections was on October 23rd and it was a great time! Waterford Area Chamber members were able to make business connections with members of ten local Chamber of Commerce!
Multi-Chamber Networking Event
The next Multi-Chamber Networking Event will be hosted at the Cotton Exchange in Waterford on Thursday, November 6th! Registration has closed for this event; call us or email us to be put on a waiting list. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there!
The 2015 Chamber Directory will be available February 2015. If you want to be have an ad in this year's guide you must be a chamber member. There will be 10,000 guides printed and distributed throughout the local and neighboring communities as well as at state tourism centers.
2015 Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Director Nominations
The WACC Nominating Committee is accepting letters of intent for those wishing to serve on the Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors beginning in 2015. The slate of nominees will be presented to the Board at the regular November 2014 Board Meeting. Meet the candidates at the Power Lunch meeting on Thursday, December 11th, 2014. The official slate will be emailed to Chamber members on Thursday, December 11th. Please contact Katy Engels if you have any questions.
The Chamber of Commerce office will be closed on Thursday, November 27th for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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(If you have news you would like to be featured in our newsletter please be sure to send it to Ande)
Click here to view the community calendar of events for November
4K Registration
Community State Bank's Motobank Facility
in Union Grove would like to show you the creative fall mural are students from Union Grove High School recently painted on their windows!
UGHS student, Sydney Rasmussen, painting a portion of the mural. Sydney hopes to use art in her future by becoming an engineer. (Photo by Ellie Heigl)
UGHS students Sydney Rasmussen, Jessica Anderson, and Anna Peterson proudly display their festive fall mural. The students, along with UGHS Art Instructor Hal Kravig, recently painted the mural. (photo by Hal Kravig)
Integrity Funeral Service Honors Veterans
The Waterford Recreation Department is holding a Pottery Painting class. Paint and design a pottery gift for mom or dad this holiday! This is a great activity for you and your child--fun for all ages! The class will be Saturday, November 22nd at Evergreen School (registration end November 17th). The class will cost $15 for 1 piece of pottery and $25 for 2 pieces of pottery. Click here to register online
Christmas in the Village
will be held Friday, November 21st from 12 Noon - 7 p.m. and Saturday, November 22nd from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m..
The Baymont Hotel will be holding the Holiday Market at the same time as Christmas in the Village!
116 North Milwaukee St, Waterford
262-514-2022
Bon Voyage Travel Talk Dates
November 20, 2014: Waterford Public Library 6:30pm-8:00pm
This evening we will have our Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Representative join us. We will highlight their itineraries, ports of call, group travel, upcoming promotions and more.
December- We do not have a Travel Talk evening planned this month due to the hustle and bustle of the Holiday season, but will be back in January!
January 15, 2015: Waterford Public Library 6:30pm-8:00pm
This evening our Sandals All Inclusive Resorts Representative will be with us and highlight each of the Sandals properties, where they are located, their amenities, activities, and upcoming promotions.
February 19, 2015: Waterford Public Library 6:30pm-8:00pm
Tonight we are excited to have two of our representatives with us; Funjet Vacations and Lomas Travel. Our Funjet Vacations representative will talk about the destinations they offer, the hotels and upcoming promotions. Our Lomas Travel representative will talk about their Transportation services and will highlight popular off-site excursions they offer in Mexico.
March 26, 2015: Waterford Public Library 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tonight our representative from Viking River Cruise will join us. We will talk about the growing popularity of River Cruising, the itineraries, and upcoming promotions.
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WMC Launches Employee Economic Education Program
Click here to watch four animations that are intended to help employers quickly and easily educate employees about taxes, collective bargaining reform, regulations and lawsuit reform.
Open Enrollment Leadership Development Series
RAMAC, RCEDC, and Living As A Leader are collaborating to offer a comprehensive Open Enrollment Leadership Development Series in February of 2015. There will be an information session on Wednesday, November 19th from 7:30am - 9:00am at Real Racine Visitor Center (continental breakfast will be provided). For more information click here.
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Board Of Directors & Staff
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